Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School in Maryville, MO, serves 136 students in grades K–6 within a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
The school employs 21 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 6:1.
This coeducational alternative school operates without religious affiliation and holds memberships in other school associations.
Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School provides an educational program for early elementary grades in a community classified as remote town.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Lance Tatum, University President
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School?
Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School famous alumni include: Dr. Lance Tatum, University President.
When is the application deadline for Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School?
The application deadline for Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School is Hosanna Christian School (33.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Horace Mann Laboratory School (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 N 13th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3708
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3708
27.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Clarinda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
707 W Scidmore St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3657
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3657
28.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
17290 Us Highway 71
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 324-2000
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 324-2000
33.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
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Miles
Quick Facts
17290 Us Highway 71
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 324-2000
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 324-2000
33.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
New Hampton Christian School
(Christian)
305 E Burton St
New Hampton, MO 64471
(660) 439-2751
New Hampton, MO 64471
(660) 439-2751
36.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 21 students
St. Joseph Christian School ![St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams]( "St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams")
(Christian)
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
39.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop LeBlond High School ![Bishop LeBlond High School Photo]( "Bishop LeBlond High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3529 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
40 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
South Park Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
40.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Clarinda Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
707 W Scidmore St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3657
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3657
28.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
17290 Us Highway 71
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 324-2000
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 324-2000
33.2 miles
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
New Hampton Christian School
(Christian)
305 E Burton St
New Hampton, MO 64471
(660) 439-2751
New Hampton, MO 64471
(660) 439-2751
36.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 21 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
800 University Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-1233
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
St. Gregory Barbarigo School
(Catholic)
315 S Davis St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-2462
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. John Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
301 N 13th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3708
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3708
27.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
St. Joseph KinderCare ![St. Joseph KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "St. Joseph KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
3107 Cook Rd.
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 364-5685
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 364-5685
37.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Joseph Christian School ![St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams]( "St. Joseph Christian School Photo - Champion Academic Teams")
(Christian)
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
39.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
418 E Second St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-4 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
418 East Second Street
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1503 S Munn Ave
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3511
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3511
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Vocational School
1515 S Munn Ave
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3022
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3022
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 W South Hills Dr
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3244
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3244
1.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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